Here’s how to change how long your Mac’s screen stays on.

On your Mac, click theApplelogo >System options.

Use the drop-down menu besideTurn display off on battery when inactiveto set timeout tweaks on battery power.

System Settings from the Apple menu in macOS.

It can also affect the battery life of your Mac.

On your Mac, click theApplelogo.

ChooseNeverfrom theTurn display off on battery when inactivedrop-down menu.

Lock Screen selected from System Settings in macOS.

Repeat the same process forTurn display off on power adapter when inactive.

On older macOS versions, go toBatteryandPower Adapter>Turn display off after>move the slider toNever.

Click theApplelogo >System tweaks.

Turn display off on battery when inactive options highlighted from macOS Lock Screen settings.

poke the drop-down menu besideStart Screen saver when inactiveto choose how long before the screen saver turns on.

Why Would I Change My Screen Timeout?

Many people will be happy with the default Mac screen timeout options.

Turn display off on power adapter when inactive options highlighted from macOS Lock Screen settings.

However, there are some cases where you may want to increase or reduce the time.

Here’s a look at them.

FAQ

you could wake up your Mac by pressing any key on the keyboard.

Never selected from Turn display off on battery when inactive in macOS Lock Screen settings.

you could also try moving the mouse.

Some desktop Macs can be put to sleep with the keyboard shortcutOption+Command+Eject.

Never selected from Turn display off on power adapter when inactive in macOS Lock Screen settings.

Start Screen Saver when inactive options in macOS Lock Screen settings.